Retired state trooper James Whalen won the Republican primary and is now preparing to face off against transgender Democrat Sarah McBride for a seat in the Delaware House of Representatives.
Whalen has an uphill climb to overcome if he wants to become the first Republican to hold state-level office in Delaware since 2010.
The Republican winner will likely face off against McBride, who was virtually unbeatable in the primary and the only candidate to raise money.
McBride has already In 2020, she won election to the Delaware State Senate, becoming the first transgender state senator in the United States. The 33-year-old activist-turned-politician argues that Congress needs more diverse representation.
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The Republican winner will face off against McBride, who was nearly unbeatable in the primary and was the only candidate to raise money.
The Delaware House seat has been held by a Democrat since 2010. President Joe Biden won the state by 19 points, beating President Donald Trump.
McBride becomes first transgender state senator
McBride's candidacy comes amid a fierce national debate over transgender policy, particularly as it relates to minors. Republican-leaning states have passed bills in recent years banning or restricting gender-reassignment services for minors, citing long-term health effects.
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McBride argues the legislative effort is an example of “far-right” extremism.
“In 2020, I became the first openly transgender person elected to a State Senator in the nation. I felt like America was paving the way for the future. But since then, the Far Right has attempted to scapegoat the LGBTQ community for their failed policies,” McBride wrote on Twitter. “As they intensify their attacks on families and children, it has become even clearer that for our democracy to function, it must be inclusive of all of us. If elected, I will be the first openly transgender person to serve in Congress.”
